Eleven
months after landing on the beaches of Normandy, Allied forces scattered across
Europe celebrate the surrender of Nazi Germany. A historic day, “V-E DAY” (or
Victory in Europe Day) symbolizes the end of nearly six years of conflict and
the ...
Eleven
months after landing on the beaches of Normandy, Allied forces scattered across
Europe celebrate the surrender of Nazi Germany. A historic day, “V-E DAY” (or
Victory in Europe Day) symbolizes the end of nearly six years of conflict and
the return of peace for millions of Europeans. 80 years after this decisive
victory, Monnaie de Paris celebrates this historic event by paying a new
tribute to the great Allied nations who fought for the liberation of France and
Europe.
This
commemorative coin is dedicated to peace and remembrance, symbolized by a flight
of doves over the Arc de Triomphe and the flame of the Unknown Soldier. The
flags of the 4 major Allied nations circle the monument in a V-shape, in
celebration of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.
The cardlet
presents a composition based on the 4 soldiers represented in the “From D-DAY
to V-E Day” collection, each celebrating victory and the return of peace to
Europe.
Our craftman
THE ENGRAVER
Trained at the best schools, they have the years of experience behind them necessary to master all aspects of the craft. Using industrial oil-based modelling clay and working from a design executed freehand or with CAD software, they skilfully fashion a low relief model in order to enhance the engraving and the way it catches the light. They work alternately with concave and convex plaster moulds until satisfied they have achieved the best 3D rendering of the design.
THE MINTER
The first minters began to ply their trade in France when striking with a hammer appeared in the 4th century BC. Nowdays, minsters use press instead of a hammer. Their knowledge of dies, engraving and metals, and their expertise - passed seamlessly down from one generation to the next for centuries - guarantees the excellence of their work.
